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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1963
Page
4
Republican governors meeting in Denver urge a reduction in income taxes and to hold federal spending at current levels. The commentary notes this reflects public sentiment and appears to be a sensible appraisal of American priorities.
The text recalls Frank Dixon a former governor candidate who backed county consolidation, was defeated, then elected without that plank. It suggests faint talk of achieving consolidation via constitutional amendment with broad popular involvement.
Former President Harry Truman defended Southern defiance of civil rights during a speech honoring Senator Stephen M. Young. He warned Northern meddling and recalled 1861 to claim Southerners will not be forced to grant equal rights to Negroes. The 1,200 attendees reportedly cheered as he spoke.
The Alabama statement condemns the Birmingham church bombing as a monstrous crime. It urges the death penalty for the perpetrators, pledges full effort to solve the case, and warns against continuing hatred while stressing unity between major races and national dignity.
Washington columnist William S. White argues the Kennedy administration is improving the U.S. stance in South Vietnam. He credits Kennedy for resisting liberal and conservative pressures and supports Diem as essential to the anti Communist fight, praising Hilsman for steady policy and restraint.
A guidance piece on managing obligations with self discipline and thoughtful planning. It advises taking duties one by one, prioritizing important tasks, using full information to judge actions, and adjusting when burden becomes heavy to preserve health and happiness.
Drew Pearson outlines Senator John Stennis and colleagues travel junkets including two Atlantic flights in 1955 to bring them home from Spain. He cites expenses paid by taxpayers, Air Force influence, and confidential dispatches showing VIP escorts and perks amid broader Viet Nam policy notes.
About 14 000 school buses are put into service across the United States annually. New fleets expand rural and urban transportation, reflecting ongoing investment in student mobility and public education infrastructure.
The 1963 Statistical Abstract of the United States catalogs 1263 tables on foreign aid totals since 1945, women in the workforce, tax structure, and TV and book consumption. It notes France received the most military aid since 1950, Nebraska lacks income and sales taxes, and working wives boost family income. The piece comments on policy implications and public sentiment toward aid.
In Washington the House Civil Rights subcommittee advanced a tougher bill than Kennedy's seven part plan. Key decision looms on banning racial discrimination in public accommodations blocked earlier by Republicans. Committee may also add a fair employment practices provision via an amendment.
Fort Louisburg on Cape Breton Island has been a National Historic Site since 1928. A restoration project will cover about 20 square miles of historic landmarks and the present day fishing town of Louisburg.
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